Took a very last minute trip for one night. Such a close spot and beautiful escape from LA, that's also probably the most negative part of the review. Being so close to LA means lots of in and out traffic and it shows. PEOPLE LEAVE GARBAGE EVERYWHERE!! Truly disgusting to destroy your own backyard like that.

  Definitely stop off in the Crystal Lake Cafe for some food. Food is great and the owner, Adam, is a true diamond in the rough, very nice man. No need to bring wood up there, Adam sells wood by the wood barrel full and its GREAT hardwood, burns all night.

   Will I go again? Sure. Mainly because its a quick escape. Will I go again on a weekend? NO!!

Locals go up there to party and we had a group arrive at midnight and started blasting heavy metal music until 3AM!!!!

-Chuck

P.S. Don't forget, always leave the area better than you found it!

LEAVE NO TRACE!!!!